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December
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Wayne's Adventure
Wayne's Adventures ~
"The French Kiss"
Join him on this on this "Unforgettable"
specially discounted Adventure
A 16 Day Grand French River Cruise ~ Paris to
Marseille
"Romantic Springtime in Paris"
for as low as $3516
Go with me, GET ON BOARD
with the Stonewall Travel Group!!...there are a few cabins
left for the Seine/Rhone River Cruise leaving from Paris on
April 1, 2007. It will be a fabulous, unforgettable 16 days
through Normandy and Provonce regions with daily ports at the
most aesthetically beautiful and historic places in France.
Monet, Van Gogh and the other impressionistic artists homes,
vineyards, wineries, and of course, the beautiful and romantic
Paris the "City of Lights". The Moulin Rouge, Louver, and
other things that you have read about or seen pictures
of...now see with your own eyes! GET EXCITED...!!
Click here
Wayne Adventures Tours
to see the itinerary, deeply discounted prices and other
details.
"It truly will be an
unforgettable adventure and the most enjoyable, romantic
vacation you could possibly imagine......share it
with me!"...Wayne
Get Excited, join
Wayne for this dream vacation!!
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Roger took some well
deserved vacation from the Stonewall Jackson Inn. Roger and
Tina took 10 days starting off with a nights stay at another
Bed and Breakfast in Pennsylvania called the Jackson house.
http://www.jacksonhousebandb.com. If you are in that neck
of the woods, I would recommend them!
We traveled to the port of Baltimore MD and boarded the
Grandeur of the Seas cruise ship by Royal Caribbean for a 9
day Caribbean Cruise. Our first port of call was Miami which
we didn’t leave the ship. We were content to have dinner on
board and catch up on our reading.
The second port of call was Key West. Key West is one of my
favorite ports to go to. The diverse culture and things to do
are numerous. We went to the Ernest Hemmingway House, Jimmy
Buffett’s “Margaritaville” and the
Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory
Third port of call was Costa Maya Mexico where we took a jeep
to a private beach for fun in the sun.
Fourth port of call was Cozumel Mexico where it was Roger’s
first time riding a horse! Roger can understand why cowboys
are bowlegged!!!!
The final port of call was Port Canaveral where the Space
shuttle lifts off. We were lucky enough to watch a Delta 2
communication rocket blast off and see the Space Shuttle on
the launch pad. The NASA news is the number of Space Shuttle
missions are limited and they are going back to the old style
space rockets where the astronauts and payload are on top of
the boosters and not on the side.
For pictures of Roger’s Adventures,
Click on
www.RogersAdventures.com!
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Did you know?
Three kings did not
visit baby Jesus in the manger.
The Gospel of Matthew
in the New Testament simply states "some wise men came from
the east to Jerusalem", without specifying the number of
wise men or weather any of them were kings. The wise
men follow the star to "a house" - not the manger - in
Bethlehem and visit the baby Jesus. (According to the Gospel
of Luke, sheppards, summoned by an angel, find Joseph, Mary
and the newborn baby in the manger.) Around the third
century C.E., African church father Tertullian Called the
wise men fere regis (Latin for "almost kings).
Christian scholar Origen (circa 185-253 C. E.) first
suggested that there were three wise men, perhaps based on
the fact that the Gospel of Matthew mentions three gifts -
Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh. The obscure collection
Excerpta Latina Barberi, written in the sixth century C.E.,
includes the first mention of the names of the three
visitors: Gaspar, Melchior, and Balthasar.
And now you know!
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INGREDIENTS:
- 1 pound ground
pork sausage
- 1 teaspoon
mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon
salt
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups milk
- 6 slices white
bread, toasted and cut into cubes
- 8 ounces mild
Cheddar cheese, shredded
PREPARATION:
- Crumble
sausage into a medium skillet. Cook over medium heat
until evenly brown; drain.
- In a medium
bowl, mix together mustard powder, salt, eggs and milk.
Add the sausage, bread cubes, and cheese, and stir to
coat evenly. Pour into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
Cover, and chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours, or
overnight.
- Preheat oven
to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cover, and
bake 45 to 60 minutes. Uncover, and reduce temperature
to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Bake for an additional
30 minutes, or until set.
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Calendar of Events
For more information on
any event, please call us at 800-445-5330 or
Daily News Record
and
Harrisonburg & Rockingham Visitors bureau.
Events calendar updated every Thursday.
December 2-3 Deck the Hall Weekend
Drink
Virginia Wine and pick up your unique Holiday Ornament at each
of the SWX Venues. Each participating venue will feature a
unique design or theme. $15 per wreath/single ticket. Go to
your assigned starting winery and begin a weekend of fun and
festivities. Limousine transportation available. 11am till 5
pm at participating ShenandoahValley Wine Growers Association
Venues. For more information call 540-984-8699
December 2
Christmas on the Farm
Visit and interact with Civil War
soldiers far from home for the holiday. Learn from the Bushong
Family how they "Keep the Day." Program features preparation
of holiday meals and 'soldiers' care packages. Visitors may
help trim the tree while enjoying cookies, hot cider and
mingling with costumed re-enactors. Free with paid park
admission. Each person bringing an unwrapped toy valued at $10
or more receives FREE admission. 886-515-1864 (toll free) or
540740-3101 or visit
http://www.vmi.edu/newmarket
December 7-9 Virginia Repertory Dance Company Concerts
Artist Director Kate Trammell and nine JMU dancers perform new
choreography by Isabel Gotzkowsky of New York City, Keith
Thompson of Philadelphia and JMU's Suzanne Miller-Corso;
tickets are $6 and $8; for reservations, call the Masterpiece
Season box office at 540-568-7000 or 877-201-7543 (toll free).
December 9 The Nutcracker
Rockingham Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker with guest artists from
the Richmond ballet. Advance Sale Reserved: $11 adult; $7
Student/Senior. For reserved seats, call 540-828-0026 (
tickets must be paid for when order is placed) All tickets
cost $2 more at the door.
December 14 Saffire: The Uppity Blues
women
With the release of their self-titled debut album in 1990,
SAFFIRE: THE UPPITY BLUES WOMEN burst on the blues scene at a
time when male dominated, electric guitar-fueled bands ruled
the roost. Mixing first-rate musicianship with sass, soul, and
humor, Saffire unleashed unforgettable originals alongside
definitive versions of classic blues songs. Advanced tickets
$19 $17 seniors & students
http://www.courtsquaretheater.com
December 29 Tribute to
Hank Williams Sr.
Celebrate this country icon's life and songs with an all-star
tribute by some of the nation's best Americana artists.
Featuring Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer, Bill Kirchen, Robin &
Linda Williams & Their Fine Group, Rickie Simpkins, Dave
Giegerich, and Mark Schatz. Be sure to purchase your tickets
early, as this event will sell out.
http://www.courtsquaretheater.com
***Innkeeper's Choice***
December 29 First Night Harrisonburg
***Celebrate the ending of one
year and the beginning of another in downtown Harrisonburg!
Arts, Vendors, Musicians, and more!
http://www.firstnightharrisonburg.com***
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